Supreme Court to Hear Case on First Publicly Funded Religious Charter School

The case challenges Oklahoma's rejection of a Catholic virtual school, with potential national implications for religious liberty and public education funding.

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a case involving St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which aims to become the first publicly funded religious charter school in the U.S.
Oklahoma's Supreme Court previously blocked the school, citing violations of state law and the First Amendment's Establishment Clause against government endorsement of religion.
The petitioners, including Oklahoma's charter school board and the Catholic dioceses backing the school, argue that the rejection infringes on constitutional protections for religious freedom.
The case could set a significant precedent for the intersection of religious liberty and public education funding, following recent Supreme Court rulings expanding protections for religious institutions.
Key deadlines for the case include March 5 for petitioners' briefs, March 31 for responses, and April 21 for replies, with a decision expected by early summer.